Durell Leister

Durell R. Leister, 82, of Quakertown, died Tuesday May 26th in St. Luke's-Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of the late Henrietta "Hen" (Sames) Leister. He was a spray paint operator at the former US Gauge, Division of Ametek, Incorporated, Sellersville, for over 30 years before retiring. He also was a bus driver for Levy Bus Co., Trumbauersville. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Irwin & Emma (Moll) Leister and was one of eleven children. He attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg and he was a life member of the Quakertown Fire Co. #1. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Surviving are his children Pamela Zomberg, husband Greg, Wendy Kelly, and Terry Leister, wife Michele; grandchildren Brandon, Andrew, Cierra, Patrick, Christopher, Marylisa; great-grandchildren Jacob, Sophia, Alexandra, Jayden, Maximo, Ellie, Cooper; brother, Gene and sister, June Ann Laudenslager. Durell was predeceased by sisters Dorothy Rothenberger, Betty Meinofer, Ethel Bigler, Eleanor Reese, Emma Shrive, Gloria Kline and brothers Harry and Bill Leister. Funeral services will be Saturday June 6th at 11 am in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, 6782 N. Main St., Coopersburg. Family & friends are invited to call at the church 9:30am - 11 am. Memorial contributions in Durell's name may be made to the Trumbauersville Lions Club, c/o Upper Bucks Lions Kidney Foundation, PO Box 33, Trumbauersville, PA 18970. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.